Jun 18, 2025

Lambert Rodriguez II

LEIPSIC – Lambert Rodriguez II, 87, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 5, 1938, in Hebbronville, TX to the late Lamberto and Consuelo (Rios) Rodriguez.  On April 11, 1956, he married Teresa Amador, who preceded him in death on July 28,...

Jun 17, 2025

Eva Jane Radabaugh

OTTAWA – Eva Jane Radabaugh, 83, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:28 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. She was born June 7, 1942, in Dupont to the late Floyd and Alta (Dunlap) Salisbury. On October 27, 1962, she married George William "Bill" Radabaugh, who preceded her in death on...

Jun 16, 2025

James William Grigsby

COLUMBUS GROVE – James William Grigsby, 88, of Columbus Grove (formerly of Elida), died at 2:30 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Vancrest of Delphos. He was born December 16, 1936, in Lima to the late James Francis and Ora Bernice (Bowsher) Grigsby. On December 17, 1955, he married Carole Ann Hedges, who preceded...

Jun 15, 2025

David R. "Dave" Maag

OTTAWA – David R. "Dave" Maag, 60, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 15, 1964, in Lima to the late Larry and Jeanette (Recker) Maag. He is survived by Larry's surviving spouse, Beverly Maag.

Dave is also survived by his two...

Jun 11, 2025

Roger W. Purk

OTTAWA – Roger W. Purk, 76, formerly of Ottawa and Van Wert, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Lochhaven Assisted Living, Lima.

He was born July 20, 1948, in Van Wert to Robert and Marvel Rae (Mefferd) Purk, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by...

Jun 9, 2025

John R. Schnipke

CLOVERDALE – John R. Schnipke, 74, of Cloverdale, passed away at 10:21 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Mercy Health Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was born April 30, 1951, in Cloverdale to the late Vincent and Carmelita (Averesch) Schnipke.  On April 6, 1974, he married Erma Reindel, who survives in...

Jun 9, 2025

Nicholas G. Lomeli, Sr.

BELMORE – Nicholas G. Lomeli, Sr., 57, of Belmore, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on August 31, 1967, in Lima to John B. and Carol (Smith) Lomeli. His father survives in Phoenix, AZ and his mother preceded...

Jun 7, 2025

Thomas Franklin Bullinger

FORT JENNINGS - Thomas Franklin Bullinger, 70, of Fort Jennings, Ohio, passed away on June 7, 2025.  He was born on May 22, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to Richard C. Bullinger and Amelia E. (Carder) Bullinger. He was the beloved husband of Jill Ann (Meyer) Bullinger for 49 years; the devoted father of Dr....

Jun 7, 2025

Richard L. Kortokrax

KALIDA - Richard L. Kortokrax, 91, passed away June 7th, 2025, at the home of his daughter, surrounded in loving prayer by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Richard "Dick" Kortokrax was born August 9th, 1933, to the late Leo and Louella Kortokrax of Ottoville, Ohio.  On July 7th, 1956, he married his college sweetheart,...

Jun 7, 2025

Geri Lynn Ricker

OTTAWA – Geri Lynn Ricker, 64, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 20, 1960, in Toledo to the late Stanley "Tip" and Dottie (Van Oss) Hovest.  On June 22, 1985, she married Duane Ricker, he survives in Ottawa.

Jun 6, 2025

Patrick Kelly

FORT JENNINGS – Patrick Kelly, 69, of Fort Jennings, died at 11:57 p.m. on Friday June 6, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born December 27, 1955, in Canton, Ohio to the late Irwin and Reva (St. Croix) Kelly. On August 25, 1987, he married Rebecca Miehls, she survives in Fort Jennings.

Jun 6, 2025

Donald D. Strauer

GLANDORF – Donald D. Strauer, 91, of Glandorf, passed away at 2:44 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1934, in Lima to the late Henry and Verena (Sommer) Strauer. On August 13, 1955, he married Marie Weber, who survives in Glandorf....

Jun 3, 2025

Evelyn J. Searfoss

CONTINENTAL – Evelyn J. Searfoss, 90, of Continental, passed away at 9:23 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.  She was born June 8, 1934, in Van Wert, to the late Kenneth and Mae (Agler) Campbell.  On January 1, 1951, she married Carl E. Searfoss, he preceded her in death...

Jun 3, 2025

Diana K. McCullough

OAKWOOD – Diana K. McCullough, 68, of Oakwood, passed away at 6:22 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born March 26, 1957, in Lima to the late Donald and Claribel (Lehman) Brenneman.  On December 20, 1975, she married David McCullough, who survives in Oakwood....

Jun 2, 2025

Dennis J. Moening

OTTAWA – Dennis J. Moening, 76, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born May 16, 1949, in Lima to the late Leander and Alberta (Ricker) Moening. On August 23, 1969, he married Linda Ellerbrock, who survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors...

Jun 1, 2025

Frederick D. Rau, 76, passed away peacefully while listening to his beloved Cleveland Indians baseball team at his home in Taylorsville KY on June 1st.

Fred was a loving father to his daughter, Marnie, and son, Cary, and a proud grandfather to Jordan, Andrew, Bea, and Karsen, and great-grandfather to Lily and Brooks. His warmth, humor, and...

May 30, 2025

Joan Gerding

OTTAWA – Joan Gerding, 87, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at her residence.  She was born April 2, 1938, in Ottawa to the late Amos and Bertha (Romer) Ruhe.  On October 4, 1958, she married Donald Gerding, he survives in Ottawa.

Also surviving are three daughters: Natalie (John) Roberts...

May 29, 2025

Amy S. Walther-Murphy

WAPAKONETA – Amy S. Walther-Murphy, 60, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:34 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by her husband, children, and sister.  She was born October 3, 1964, in Lima to the late Donald and Dorothy (Berger) Walther.  In February 1990, she married Scott Schroeder...

May 26, 2025

Doris F. Karhoff

GLANDORF – Doris F. Karhoff, 68, of Glandorf, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born May 23, 1957, in Lima to the late Ralph and Alice (Fuerst) Niese. On June 23, 1979, she married Duane Karhoff, who survives in Glandorf.

Other...

May 25, 2025

Mary Ann Schroeder

GLANDORF – Mary Ann Schroeder, 87, of Glandorf, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born August 7, 1937, in Kalida to the late Carolus and Erma (Fischer) Siebeneck. On June 30, 1956, she married Cletus A. Schroeder, who preceded her in death on...